Kinsale

Kinsale (Cionn tS?ile in Irish) is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is located some 25 km south of Cork City on the coast near the Old Head of Kinsale. Kinsale sits at the mouth of the River Bandon.

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Kinsale is a popular holiday resort for Irish and foreign tourists which is known for its many gourmet restaurants.

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In 1601, Kinsale was the site of a battle in which English forces defeated an Irish/Spanish force (see Siege of Kinsale). Following this battle the Flight of the Earls occurred in which a number of the Irish aristocracy abandoned their lands and fled to mainland Europe.

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In 1690, James II of England. following his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne, departed to France.

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County Cork: County Cork (Contae Chorca? in Irish) is the most southwesterly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. Often called "The Rebel County", the region is so named because it has often taken a position in major conflicts contrary to that of most of Ireland. Attractions include the Blarney Sto...

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Kinsale related Images and Photos (experimental)

Old Head Kinsale County Cork

16th At Old Head Kinsale